Recruitment and consultancy freeze – exceptions approved – May 2013

During the month of May 2013, the following exceptions to the recruitment and consultancy freeze have been considered by the Chief Executive, in his capacity as Accounting Officer:

| Approval date | Ref: No. & directorate | Summary of application | Consultancy/ recruitment | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|----------| | 03/05/2013 | 279 RME | Analysis of efficiency opportunities for Network Rail | Consultancy | Approved | | 07/05/2013 | 283 RME | Exemption to Recruit Interim Senior Economist | Recruitment | Approved | | 15/05/2013 | 261A RME | Exemption to the Consultancy Freeze -Additional Work on NR's Tax and VAT Forecasts | Consultancy | Approved | | 17/05/2013 | 284 RSD | Approval to Recruit additional 2 Grade D trainee Inspectors | Recruitment | Approved | | 23/05/2013 | 285 RPP | Exemption to Recruit contractor to cover for M Donovan's sick leave and John Roberts retirement | Recruitment | Approved | | 23/05/2013 | 286 RPP | Enhancements Project Manager | Recruitment | Approved |